Choose the function of the italicized infinitive phrase.
1.May I have permission to use the car tonight?
2.He went to Europe to study architecture.
3.I want to go with you to the store.
4.Can you give me a place to put my things?
5.To help you is my greatest desire.
6.Meredith is to be restored as captain.
1.Noun
2.adverb
3.noun
4.noun
5.adjective
6.noun
1.adjective
4.adjective
5.noun
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Now they are all correct. :-)
I disagree with your answers for 1, 4, and 5.
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1. The function of the italicized infinitive phrase in sentence 1 is noun.
2. The function of the italicized infinitive phrase in sentence 2 is adverb.
3. The function of the italicized infinitive phrase in sentence 3 is noun.
4. The function of the italicized infinitive phrase in sentence 4 is noun.
5. The function of the italicized infinitive phrase in sentence 5 is adjective.
6. The function of the italicized infinitive phrase in sentence 6 is noun.
To determine the function of the italicized infinitive phrase in each sentence, we need to understand the roles that infinitive phrases can play in a sentence.
An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive verb (the base form of a verb preceded by the word "to") and any accompanying words or phrases. Infinitive phrases can function as different parts of speech in a sentence, including nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
Now let's analyze each sentence:
1. "May I have permission to use the car tonight?"
The infinitive phrase "to use the car tonight" modifies the noun "permission" and answers the question "What kind of permission?" Therefore, it functions as an adjective.
2. "He went to Europe to study architecture."
The infinitive phrase "to study architecture" describes the purpose or reason for the action of going to Europe. It modifies the verb "went" and answers the question "Why did he go to Europe?" Therefore, it functions as an adverb.
3. "I want to go with you to the store."
The infinitive phrase "to go with you to the store" serves as the direct object of the verb "want" and answers the question "What do I want?" Therefore, it functions as a noun.
4. "Can you give me a place to put my things?"
The infinitive phrase "to put my things" specifies the purpose for the desired place. It modifies the noun "place" and answers the question "What kind of place?" Therefore, it functions as an adjective.
5. "To help you is my greatest desire."
The infinitive phrase "to help you" serves as the subject of the sentence. It is the thing being described in the sentence. Therefore, it functions as a noun.
6. "Meredith is to be restored as captain."
The infinitive phrase "to be restored as captain" describes the intended action or purpose for Meredith. It modifies the verb "is" and answers the question "What is Meredith to be?" Therefore, it functions as an adjective.